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OCI details rights issue

CAIRO: Orascom Construction Industries (OCI) said on Wednesday it was offering existing…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Hamas should not rush to recognize Israel as a way out of impasse, says Palestinian official

CAIRO: A senior Fatah official said Wednesday that the Palestinian militant movement…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

Salve for Muslim wounds

CAIRO: European Union Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana said in his last…

Pakinam Amer

Controversial poll delay approved by parliament

CAIRO: The Egyptian parliament has approved a two-year postponement of municipal polls…

Daily Star Egypt Staff

The PR prerogative

CAIRO: In the aftermath of a progressive government and a growing economy,…

Najla Moussa

Newly observed patriotism

CAIRO: Everyone is talking about the thousands at Cairo International Stadium that…

Sarah El Sirgany

More than war; traffic-related deaths exceed armed conflict

CAIRO: Do you leave Heliopolis at 2:30 p.m. to make a 3…

Waleed Khalil Rasromani

IT sector set for growth but inhibited by lack of investment

CAIRO: The software industry in Egypt has been on the rise since…

Waleed Khalil Rasromani

France issues travel warning to nine Arab countries

CAIRO: France is the latest European country to issue a travel warning…

Vivian Salama

Mubarak thinks Hamas will recognize Israel, Israeli defense minister says

CAIRO: President Hosni Mubarak believes that after Hamas becomes the Palestinian government,…

Daily Star Egypt Staff